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Post by moulinous on Jan 1, 2006 15:36:53 GMT -5
I know this has been covered before but i think some more leeway should be used as well. I got hit with a faituge spell becuase i was running in heavy armor. well, just to clarify though, my main guy wears armor that is listed as heavy yet weighs only 30 pounds an has a good str and con, but regardless, when i have him out and about and it is in a known forest where i mighht get attacked or travelling from town to town, i play him as not running but using a fast jog from town to town, kinda like a marching jog, and since i sometimes have limited time i can be on, getting hit with a slow or faituge is...well, it makes me go crud, i will never make it to where i want to go in time to finish what i want to do, so why bother? i am not trying to flame anyone here and am not saying i disagree with the running policy, as for when i am in town, i do not run, and sometimes in some caves/crypts/dungeons i do not either. but some times it is safer to run in a place where you know you might not be safe. and spending the gold to get armor though listed as heavy weighs only 30 pounds is not in my mind heavy. when i was a PJ in the Air Force, i was forced to carry a 150 lb rucksack for about 30 miles at a forced marched, a hurry up gait we called it. if i could do it, i am sure my guy could do it. when i have him out and about, i assume he is using this hurry up gait, a mile eating form of jogging. i know that running everywhere is bad, but if we had three gaits instead of two it would be better but we do not, so i rp one as a jog. just wanted to say my two cents as always,lol, and if i spent the gold for armor that is light in weight, should i not get the benfits?
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Post by thogrimur on Jan 1, 2006 17:28:39 GMT -5
Of course the whole topic of running has been discussed and my opinions on it have already been 'published' on the forums, a few times now....but... I walk everywhere. Sorry, running all over while weighted down in armor and gear is just not realistic to me. 'You' might assume you aren't running, and using a 'hurry-up' gait...but you 'are' running, cuz there is no 'hurry-up' gait. It would be nice if there was, but there's not. Thus to anyone you are with, or anyone happening to observe, it looks like you are running...cuz....you are! Sounds like you were lucky to get hit with a fatigue spell, and not something much much worse. You could RP your guy is running just to keep up with the rest of us cuz he has short, stumpy little legs. i.e. your run would be equal to our walking pace! (ok, maybe a bit faster than that, but still hehheh) And if NwN had incorported the actual movement rates by race instead of allowing all you 'stumpies' to run along as fast as the 'talls'...well...that would have been...a nice attention to detail.
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Post by DM Richard (Retired) on Jan 1, 2006 17:59:17 GMT -5
LOL
If it would let you do that during combat, probably one of you would be stumpy and the other dead. Or more likely both dead.
Oh well at least you were only fatigued by running and not pulled under water by a troll and chewed on like someone else today. Good thing someone didn't drown.
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Post by olwentheold on Jan 1, 2006 18:33:01 GMT -5
Hahaha. Well if you were wondering that would have been me. As Thogrimur says, I don't think it's realistic for a person to run everywhere. There are exceptions, of course (e.g., being chased by demons, running in a hurry to get your dying hawk to see Merris, chasing after your party who left you behind, moving quickly to get into a strategical position for combat etc etc etc.). Let me stop here to put down this disclaimer before I ramble on: This is not an attack on you, moulinous. It's just a general piece of opinion I have, both as a player and DM. However, when I see players run from map to map, rushing up hill tops, slaying a a few spiders then running back down and up and again to slay a dozen ettins, then running back to town to sell their loot - i personally feel, that's just poor form. Yes, you can go on a force march carrying 150lbs for 30 miles but, honestly, do you run all over all the time? I think that if players walked more, even when you're traveling alone, and allow yourself the chance to RP the journey, you may actually find it enjoyable. Just my 2 cents
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Post by kenny26 on Jan 1, 2006 21:51:11 GMT -5
I've actually made it an almost invulentary reflex to walk through most areas when I'm not fighting... Jargo enjoys a good walk, and covering the distance between two towns is a good route to follow. I walk and OOCly I sometimes find it more relaxing to do so, rather than watching the landscape slide by in mere moments. Granted, none of my characters ever wear heavy armour or other stuff that might weigh them down, but I myself know the difference between running and walking across long distances, and in the end it's a matter of comfort rather than physical limitations. You don't always have a goal in mind and you don't always see the need to push yourself and continue in a high pace, especially when it's just a rutine patrolling trip...
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Post by moulinous on Jan 2, 2006 0:42:32 GMT -5
just to clarify that when ever i see someone i know they will percieve me as running so i do stop and head right into walking when i am out and about and run into people, as for running up hills to attack spiders, yes, i run to attack. thats Guldies way,lol. in the words of my military motivator, YOU DO NOT DO ANYTHING HALF ASS! and yes, he was always yelling,lol. i know people might percieve that as bad rping that i am running, but remember,we as playersof these pcs do have real life commitments and do not get to play all the time. we aint all padrins yah know,lol. and no, i do not see it as a personnal attack, i am just stating i bought the better armor because of its weight first and foremost and for rp reasons. I lose some ranger things using this armor but lets get real? a dwarf in leather? think thats one of the seven signs is it not? anyhow, i will try to slow down. guldar does often say things and interacts with people and evil chickens and such like no matter who is about, but walking is not his fortay much. i do have a question on a diffrent topic and since i do hijack a lot of threads with my wonderful humor,lol, i guess i can hijack my own. many times i see people walk through areas and not take care of their spawns or pick up their droppings. please do pick up whatever it is and kill whatever you need to, these things just add to the lag...well heres to being really really sloowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
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Post by Quadhund/Greenhouse on Jan 2, 2006 1:25:00 GMT -5
Here are my thoughts (not that anyone wants to hear them): In PnP, you must make a constitution check in order to maintain a run. Which means that even if you are a dwarf, you won't maintain a run for very long (maybe a few minutes). However, in PnP, running means moving 3-4 times your normal speed. Now your normal speed for a dwarf would be something like 40ft/6sec (double move action in a round). That would be what you describe as your "hurry up gait". I take this to be representative of what we consider as the NWN run.
Now if this is starting to sound like the NWN run isnt really as fast as it appears on your screen, consider that almost all towns in Cormyr are nearly 20 miles apart. So a journey that you make in 5 min from redmist to isinhold, should actually be taking you the majority of a day. So I suggest this. RP your personal life hurry of trying to get a particular area. That way a dm might feel a bit more sympathetic before they drop a slow bomb on you. Or RP through your tiredness (perhaps Guldar shouldnt have drank so much the night before). You might end up having a better time RPing that then fighting your way through the crypt you wanted to reach so badly.
P.S. I think the other topic was mostly in the context of group travel.
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Post by StabbingNirvana on Jan 3, 2006 1:23:49 GMT -5
you guys forget 1 thing ... not everyone has hours to spend online walking everywhere they go
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Post by Kitiara on Jan 3, 2006 6:58:07 GMT -5
alright, I wanted to keep my mouth shut but it seems i am in a recalcitrant mood today, first...like nirvana says, not everyone has time to watch their chars pass through areas at an annoyingly slow speed to finally reach a place they want to go (whether it be a dungeon for some good old solo-ing or a place others are to do the more 'respecteable' RPing).
And of course you can RP all alone walking from one place to another, but that can get boring in time as well (or you just might not be in the mood for it or ran out of things to say to yourself). I say, what's the problem with running when you are alone and not in a city...who cares, I really can't understand why people frown upon this. Running doesn't equal farming.
It should be your own decision. This is not reality and this is not PnP. Around others I always adhere to the strict rules of conduct we have here and absolutely do not mind to do so. But when alone, please...just let me run.....(and let me do it without having to feel guilty about it or having to fear the wrath of the DMs) Even in PnP I hate the traveling between towns. Besides, who of you out there who plays PnP waits around letting the PCs RP walking for 10 minutes or so real time...maybe it is me but as a DM i will say: 'as you walk you see...blablabla...and after a day of uneventful traveling you arive at a crossing..or hear something to your left ...or got safely to your destination....whatever...
Just my thoughts about this matter...*shrugs*
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Post by RPR on Jan 3, 2006 8:55:31 GMT -5
I may have little time to play most of the days but i will allways rp the char in each and every moment so...My chars will run only when they are supposed to. Otherwise they will walk. If it happens to me to have little time to play and i wished to go somewhere knowing that i will not make it unless i run all the way or part of the way, i simply will not proceed with the event. I rather keep allways IC with the char and if i cannot make it today, i will make it another day, with time and well done. So that is how i work. Having little time to play will not be enough for me to do OOC actions. I will wait, i do have pationce
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Post by Kitiara on Jan 3, 2006 9:13:05 GMT -5
oh, i am not saying you shouldn't walk when alone. Do as you wish, we are all here to have fun and RP a character. But these kind of remarks do get me slightly annoyed, because it feels like the ones who do not have the patience to walk all the time (and I am very impatient) are not such good players (yes, i know, it wasn't meant like that ). Like I said, do not just frown upon it. Let the ones who want to RP to a degree of perfect realism do to their hearts contents. And also, respect the 'rules' of RP around others to prevent ruining what they have created with their RP (not just by running like a mad man all the time, but also by using unnecessary ooc chatter and all those kinds of things). But also let players who do not seek this perfection have fun their own way. (did this sound a bit preachy? yes? oh...hehe)
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Post by Quadhund/Greenhouse on Jan 3, 2006 10:49:29 GMT -5
No player should mind if you are off by your lonesome running around. Heck i dont care if you run in circles chasing your tail barking like a dog in a completely OOC action. You know why I don't care? Because I will never see it. As I said before the other topic was addressing running in groups. In this topic, I thought it was in reference to how a dm saw you acting. They have every right to surpirse you at every turn. Now let me ask you this: wouldn't you rather stop short whatever objective you are trying to get to in such a hurry if you know a DM is giving you a little 1 on 1 attention? If that happens to me, I'd be like "time to turn on the charms" and start rping the situation to my hearts content. Now if for some reason, you are not of the same mindset as me, you could do as i suggested before, RP your personal life hurry. *Guldar begins to breath heavily* "I cannae stop now, me brudder's axe needs sharpenin' sometin fierce!" Perhaps even sending a personal tell to the dm saying you appreciate the opportunity that was given to you, but you had plans for the time you were spending online and wished to accomplish those things. I am sure the DMs would understand (as most of them were/are players at some time or another). Now if your time you wished to spend online was killing hordes of monsters and farming an area, don't be surprised if the dm that took your slowed pace away decides you need to start running from his new pet, the red dragon! And this is coming from a guy who gets about 15-20 hours of play a week. P.S. Kitiara, you didn't sound preachy. Preachy is when you are trying to say, "I'm better than you because I do such and such or know such and such". You have a long way to go before you sound as preachy as I sound . And I know this blurb sounds like a pointed comment ...
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Post by Talus on Jan 3, 2006 11:28:15 GMT -5
I have one thing to say. Just because you don't see someone doesn't mean you are alone.
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Post by Booze Hound on Jan 3, 2006 11:47:05 GMT -5
I have one thing to say. Just because you don't see someone doesn't mean you are alone. here here! I was about to say the same thing ;D
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Post by Quadhund/Greenhouse on Jan 3, 2006 12:01:05 GMT -5
LOL yeah i know you two, but you aren't going to be able to follow someone for long if they are running. and if someone breaks into a run without rping it, i usually take it as they are about to do somethings that really have no relation to IC stuff (ie farming or resupplying). So I guess i have to make an amendment to my statement of "I don't care if you run". Please refrain from running if you are RPing something, it lets all those sneaky types out there know that you are up to something
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Post by moulinous on Jan 3, 2006 14:42:24 GMT -5
As I said before the other topic was addressing running in groups. In this topic, I thought it was in reference to how a dm saw you acting. They have every right to surpirse you at every turn. Now let me ask you this: wouldn't you rather stop short whatever objective you are trying to get to in such a hurry if you know a DM is giving you a little 1 on 1 attention? If that happens to me, I'd be like "time to turn on the charms" and start rping the situation to my hearts content. Now if for some reason, you are not of the same mindset as me, you could do as i suggested before, RP your personal life hurry. *Guldar begins to breath heavily* "I cannae stop now, me brudder's axe needs sharpenin' sometin fierce!" Perhaps even sending a personal tell to the dm saying you appreciate the opportunity that was given to you, but you had plans for the time you were spending online and wished to accomplish those things. I am sure the DMs would understand (as most of them were/are players at some time or another). Now if your time you wished to spend online was killing hordes of monsters and farming an area, don't be surprised if the dm that took your slowed pace away decides you need to start running from his new pet, the red dragon!
this is about the best advice i have recieved on this site as i very much agree with it. (which probally means it is wrong,lol) i sometimes like delving into crypts and dungeons that i know ooc are too hard for me just for the challenge to see if Guldar can make it through. and many of these dungeons are far and away. and with limited time to play or with my job and having to drop play at a moments notice, i "bend' the rules to think of Guldar jogging to wear he is heading. as for dms "slowing me down", i would easily drop a dungeon delve for whatever a dm offers up. i like playing against them and their humans minds as then i tend to get more surprised.(Though being slapped with demonfever without a saving throw sux, ahem. sorry diffrent thread,lol)anyhow, thanks you all for your many and varied comments, and nobody flaming anybody as i know this is one of those hot topic subjects where everyone has something to say....
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Post by Masterbard Alyster Darkharp on Nov 1, 2006 18:02:11 GMT -5
Running...well, I can certainly see why players shouldn't run without cause in populated areas where people are role playing. I am also in the opinion that if you are out in the middle of nowhere, and wanting to have fun doing something besides walking, when you are totally alone, then why not run to where you are going? So you can actually enjoy yourself. Honestly I had no idea running was frowned on until I was told, and when I was told..I assumed (I guess wrongly) that you shouldn't run in an area that was being role played in, since it sort of ruined the atmosphere. After all though, this -is- a game, and we do play it for enjoyment, and some of us don't have more then an hour or two a day to play. I know when I just have an hour, don't want to get into a long winded role play, but would rather just kill some zombies, I go into the catacombs and if they are deserted besides me; well I run. I guess if I am doing something wrong I'll be disciplined for it, but I am certainly not hurting anyone else's good time when I run around a deserted ruin killing zombies. Also since I am quite low level, when I make the leg to redmist, I run if alone..since I might get killed otherwise. I guess if thats wrong, someone should stop me.
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Post by heimdall on Nov 1, 2006 19:06:03 GMT -5
Running...well, I can certainly see why players shouldn't run without cause in populated areas where people are role playing. I am also in the opinion that if you are out in the middle of nowhere, and wanting to have fun doing something besides walking, when you are totally alone, then why not run to where you are going? So you can actually enjoy yourself. Honestly I had no idea running was frowned on until I was told, and when I was told..I assumed (I guess wrongly) that you shouldn't run in an area that was being role played in, since it sort of ruined the atmosphere. After all though, this -is- a game, and we do play it for enjoyment, and some of us don't have more then an hour or two a day to play. I know when I just have an hour, don't want to get into a long winded role play, but would rather just kill some zombies, I go into the catacombs and if they are deserted besides me; well I run. I guess if I am doing something wrong I'll be disciplined for it, but I am certainly not hurting anyone else's good time when I run around a deserted ruin killing zombies. Also since I am quite low level, when I make the leg to redmist, I run if alone..since I might get killed otherwise. I guess if thats wrong, someone should stop me. Ok. I'll be happy to 'stop you' when I see you running. Whether through traps or ambushes or combinations of the above. (Just ask Guldar....) Seriously...if you only have an hour and you DON'T feel like roleplaying....play the single player version of the game OR find an action or RP-lite server to kill that hour. This is a roleplay server and you are expected to remain IC while you are logged on whether you THINK you are alone or otherwise....thus if I see you running I should hope there is something very nasty chasing you....if not, there soon will be. If you haven't figured out from the rest of this thread (and the others like it) WHY running is not viewed favorably....I can't think of any more words to try and explain it to you. I hope you re-read them.
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Post by DM Grizwald on Nov 1, 2006 19:12:50 GMT -5
LOL! DM Hosehead! Ahem, well right. Technically Redmist is a couple days walk to isinhold. If you can honestly say your character can run for longer then 24 hours in full plate mail then...sure....i hope your fortitude is 40+. Its just not realistic. Oh woops, im repeating most of what has already been said, i guess i'd better stop
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Post by moulinous on Nov 1, 2006 19:22:32 GMT -5
the only time to run is to get the shinys, which guldie loves almost as much as torian, or when helgrin drags us to something that is bigger and uglier than ainur, which there aint much uglier, or to catch up as i seem to always be talking and get left behind. Oh, and i even switched to lighter armor and run less now.*shrugs*yah can run but der be ale sumwheres dat be slower as me pappy always says...
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Post by moulinous on Nov 1, 2006 19:26:53 GMT -5
LOL! DM Hosehead! Ahem, well right. Technically Redmist is a couple days walk to isinhold. If you can honestly say your character can run for longer then 24 hours in full plate mail then...sure....i hope your fortitude is 40+. Its just not realistic. Oh woops, im repeating most of what has already been said, i guess i'd better stop longest run we did in the military was a mile eating trot in full gear while carrying a sand dummy that is the equivelent of one shot up marine for 10 hours....50 people started the trek....6 of us finished...and we were in top physical condition at the time...so yeah, full plate, couple of days, nope, dont see it happening...man, i agreed with Chops the woodsie...
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Post by Driderman on Nov 2, 2006 1:15:11 GMT -5
I can see why both DMs and players have a problem with running, seeing as it ruins the atmosphere of the game. Still, my character Korrs might jump into a quick sprint sometimes. He's a savage barbarian-type fellow and I see him as a very active person, when first he's in the wilds so from time to time I will let him run for a minute, maybe even two, if there's no-one to rp with. This usually happens in combination with combat, but sometimes I also do it while simply travelling. He loves the feel of the wind against his face, he's probably the kind of the person that'd drive a motorbike without a helm, so I reckon he might actually move at a quick sprint from time to time. I'm thinking maybe DMs should be careful not to punish everyone they see, as soon as they a runner. Maybe that runner will have good cause... But you've probably already thought of that, rÃght?
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Post by Booze Hound on Nov 13, 2006 8:05:33 GMT -5
*BUMP*
I stickied this to the top of the page, so it will be easy for everyone to read through, and deleted the off topic comments so that it is more concise.
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Post by ShadowCatJen on Nov 13, 2006 15:13:10 GMT -5
Yus folks again! I've unfortunately seen way too many folks running through Isinhold and through the inn lately. Going to have to put in a macro in a key slot so my character will say:
*to the person running* Oy, where's tha fire?
Then again the server has had quite a few new folks pop in. Still no excuse, but it explains it a little.
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Post by leafstorm on Dec 4, 2006 13:31:19 GMT -5
Well, I will confess to being one of the new people who were running through town...at first because I didn't know how to make my character walk until someone more experienced took pity on me and explained it in whispers. I have also had issue with my computer not walking when I tell it to. So if you see Erinalian running a few steps, stopping, running a few steps, etc. that's my stupid computer not registering my walk commands! I do want to say though, many people run in real life, jog/run for a couple of miles each day to stay in shape. And also, I've always pictured elves running long distances (like Legolas did in Lord of the Rings when they were trying to catch the hobbits) because they are suppose to have so much more endurance. So I don't see where doing a bit of running outside of town is so out of character...I want to maintain my shapely figure, afterall! However, I don't do it all the time, only occassionally...and usually when trying to track down my fiance who is so very gifted at being right in front of me one minute and miles away the next. But I think you're saying catching up to party members is okay, so I'm not worried about then. And I try to always stop and kill any spawns that attack even if I'm running and in hurry because you wouldn't just leave an enemy behind like that. But honestly, I do and will run sometimes because I think as an elf, my character would feel the need for a good run once in a while...to stretch her lovely, long legs. But maybe that's just me...
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Post by Helgrin Granitesoul on Dec 4, 2006 14:45:47 GMT -5
I think most of the people here are in agreement on the issue.
1) Running around like you are a chicken with your head cut of is ridiculous. - Pretty much any running in towns unless there is an attack. - Running in dungeons,ruins, caves unless at a newly sighted enemy to close the distance quick. 2) There are times when running can and SHOULD be used. - Running to attack newly sighted enemies. The classic CHARGE. - Running away from the new sighted enemy you just charged cause they are kicking your arse. The classic RUN AWAY RUN AWAY. - Catching up with your party that is ahead of you cause you got behind.
If you are the kind of character that feels a good run is in character and you rp it I dont think anyone is gonna have a problem with it as long as it isnt a constant thing you do all the time. Just RP the fact.. Key in some macros and emote things *slows down to catch breath after sprint*, *Stretches out leg muscles*, *pants*, *Yells* Hey wait for me, etc. At least if you are emoting things, when others see, it will show that even though you are running at least you are doing something to show that it is IC and there is a reason behind it. And that doesnt mean to only emote them when you see others. As someone else said earlier.. even if you think you are alone... you might not be.
I think a good solution to reinforce the not running everywhere rule.... XP penalties.. Put it in the rules. No smites, no warning.. BAM you just lost a set amount of XP based on level for running around like a fool and a quick tell from a DM saying that is what it was for. I am sure a DM isnt gonna come along and instantly do it just cause they see some one running. If they do it it is because they saw it and watched and there was no IC reason for it. Bad encounters don't work all the time cause the fight can be hella fun even when you die. Losing XP... NO ONE likes that and it wont take much more than a few times to get it through some of the thick skulls out there that just don't get it. And there are definitly some thick skulls out there. I have watched people continue to run even when the DM's are using the SHOUT CHANNEL to tell people to stop doing it. If they get angry and leave the server because of it... Is it a great loss since thier behavior has already show a lack of regard for the true reason most everyone plays here... For the RP.
Take the above as what you will. What the heck do I know anyway......
Oh.. And if Helgrin is with in sight.. Can you trip them too.. I love that... ;D
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Post by tskfrc58 on Dec 4, 2006 22:52:17 GMT -5
//rant on That walk from suzail north, or evenstar through the stormhorns alone can be a couple hours...if you live...but i get the message, i suppose. If your looking to go exploring on your own, forget about it, or do it on another server, or walk the whole way, and then log out because it's 3 in the morning, and you have work in a few hours. Its not good enough to avoid populated areas, or slow down when and if you encounter anyone.
Truth be told, i KNOW i miss out on the majority of RP events, due to work schedule and real life commitments. I just cant devote entire days anymore to NWN. And more often than not, especially on a work night, i just want to go kill something on my favorite...hell...my ONLY server since one i used to DM/play on went down 2 and a half years back.
Something such as running, in non PC occupied areas, used to be accetable...to a degree. Now, obviously, running around in town or in party is just plain silly, but I understand if your trying to promote an all IC all the time, no matter what server. I will try to login only when i can devote more than a few hours to play, or play something else entirely, or just take the level/xp hits/insta-kills/banning i suppose.
I used to be of the "Well, id like to go to "X" area tonight...and then just go there. Now its going to have to be "Lets walk to "X in the middle of nowhere, then logoff after dealing with a few of the encounters, and hope the server hasnt reset before you get home again". Nevermind that if you dont hang around Isinhold half the night, you cant justify an RP reason to even party up, since you cant just send a tell and ask, "hey, lets go here:, as that would be metagaming.
I think this promotes less adventures, but with a wider selection of players, at the cost of setting a portion of your playerbase out to dry, or discouraging them from logging in at all. A comment was made in an earlier post about playing here for FUN and ENJOYMENT, but that should be edited to playing here at all costs. Seriously, i read some of the comments to mean that you shouldnt play here at all, unless your ready to RP up an epic story at every turn anymore. Perhaps getting rid of a few for the better of the many is a better thing in the long run. but then, perhaps, i represent only my own interests, which nobody else shares,and should keep my opinions to myself, or find another server.
/rant off
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Post by hexer on Dec 5, 2006 0:35:34 GMT -5
/counter rant on
We completely sympathize with those looking to do some exploring on their own. But, they have to be ready for the challenges it presents. This sever is much more oriented towards group/party playing with a sort of classic PnP ambience. Because of that, if you go running off alone, chances are that, yes it will take you three hours to get from point A to point B "if you live". That's how its supposed to be. Its more realistic, and if you enjoy solo play, that's a good thing. Soloist isn't supposed to be easy. Its supposed to be hard. A group always stands a better chance and gets through things faster and with greater ease. But, if your don't want to waste all that time mucking about between towns, take a caravan. Anyways, where this ties into the running issue, I don't know.
If you're in one of those "I just want to kill something" moods, you're more than welcome to play here. There are many dungeons/quests built inside of various towns and villiages and plenty within a five to ten minute walk from them. It doesn't take all that long to hop a caravan to one town or another.
You're correct, we are trying to promote an IC all the time environment. And, if you feel like you can't log in because we looking down on people running everywhere, well, that's your choice. I don't think anyone's ever been de-leveled, xp-hit, insta-killed, or banned for running. Sounds a touch extreme.
We have no problems with people organizing places to meet OOC. It only becomes a problem when its along the lines of "Hey, I'm dead. Come raise me", "hey, I'm in PvP. Come save me", or "hey, I'm lost in the underdark. Come get me". When players use it to cheat its an issue.
As for you saying you should find another server, I really think its an overraction. This whole running issue should become moot soon enough. We're almost done implimenting a rideable horse system. Then you can hop on your horse and run around fast as lightning through the wilderness. I hope that'll set your mind at ease.
So, once more, this discussion will soon be a moot point. A rideable horse system is on the way.
/counter rant off
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Post by moulinous on Dec 5, 2006 0:48:02 GMT -5
I run in real life a few miles a day...more cause my wife makes me than anything else. In pretty good shape and i figure my guy is too being a adveturer...but i am the most impatient guy on this server....and a soloer more than a group guy a hella lot. probally 80 percent of my time is spent alone...and i walk. Sometimes i might doa quick run up the hill...then stop. sometimes i run around the corner then walk again. it seems very realstic to me as i am sneaking about in the woods/cave/banite stronghold/harper headquarters/shartias bedroom...wherever i am. i walk way more than i run and getting there is fun, the caravan is cheap, and i often do not make it to wherever i was going...oh well. it is a game, life goes on, and maybe next time i will. dont get mad about running, just make it somehow ic to be a bit jittery...i played a guy for a bit who was full of youthful impatience and would run sometimes through town just to annoy,lol. *shrugs*just make it IC...and rare.
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Post by Munroe on Dec 5, 2006 2:05:01 GMT -5
sometimes i run around the corner then walk again. it seems very realstic to me as i am sneaking about in the woods/cave/banite stronghold/harper headquarters/shartias bedroom...wherever i am. This is just a sidenote to this topic, but sneaking through open doors when someone opens the door, goes in, turns, and closes the door is not cool. Unless you are invisible (via potion, item, or spell), I don't care if you're Batman with 128 Hide/Move Silent, you're not making it through a door like that. This may not apply to you since I know Guldar's armour has Improved Invisibility 1/day on it. :-P
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